By NATION REPORTER
LUNTE Member of Parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya says the performance of the Zambian economy has been very bad in 2023.
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By CINDY MANTELO
ZAMBIA Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Colin Barry has launched the first ever Aviation Week Africa set to take place from April 22 to 26, 2024 with the ambition of building a safer and more efficient aviation sector.
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In a new study, researchers at the University of Chicago were able to predict postoperative infections in liver transplant patients by analyzing molecules in their poop. Their analysis represents a key leap forward in exploring the connection between the gut microbiome—the bacteria that inhabit the human body—and overall health.
Sepideh Dolatshahi, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia, is spearheading an exploration of systems immunology in its crucial development phase—during pregnancy.
Northwestern University researchers have developed the first physics-based metric to predict whether or not a person might someday suffer an aortic aneurysm, a deadly condition that often causes no symptoms until it ruptures.
By RODGERS KALERO
THE National Treasury with help from cooperating partners has secured funds specifically for genetic improvement of fish species in the country, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Permanent Secretary Himba Cheelo has said
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By NATION REPORTER
FDD leader Edith Nawakwi has pleaded not guilty of kidnapping and threatening to kill the Hatembos.
This is in a case where Ms Nawakwi has been accused of kidnapping and threatening to kill the Hatembos.
The matter has since been adjourned to January 31, 2024 for commencement of trial.
And the Golden Party of Zambia President Jackson Silavwe gave solidarity to Ms Nawakwi at the Magistrate Court yesterday.
Recent research, which involved 2543 participants across four Chinese cities, employed spirometry and liver ultrasonography to assess lung function and liver health, respectively. The findings indicated that individuals with MAFLD exhibited significantly lower lung function compared to those with NAFLD. This was particularly evident in forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume (FEV1) measurements, essential indicators of pulmonary health.
…as President Hakainde Hichilema assures that the Mopani Copper Mines transaction will be completed before Christmas
By NATION REPORTER
AS the country is approaching towards Christmas, President Hakainde Hichilema has promised that the Mopani Copper Mines transaction will be closed before the celebration.
President Hichilema said he is working around the clock to ensure that the transaction is closed.
He said days have become too tight for him this time around as he is working on ensuring that the matter is completed.
Mr Hichilema said this need to be done as it is important to the country’s economy.
Speaking when he held a meeting with a Red Cross delegation yesterday, President Hichilema indicated that he will ensure that the matter is put to bed as planned.
“My days are tight for me this time around. For Zambians we are hoping to close the Mopani transaction before we go on Christmas.
It is very important to our economy,” Mr Hichilema said.
By MICHAEL MIYOBA
THE Mixed Martial Arts Zambia (MMAZ) says it is ready to host an intriguing 13-bout international Zambia National Amateur League scheduled to feature international fighters at Scream Disco in Lusaka.
MMAZ president Benjamin Bush said tonight’s event promises sparks as unbeaten Zimbabwean indomitable force, Lewis Mataya will face off with Nigerian Godwin Friday in the main event.
Bush urged fans to troop in numbers to witness the captivating battles which have attracted 10 foreign fighters from Zimbabwe, South Africa and the DRC.
Meanwhile, Friday, who is representing Nigeria and Zambia has promised to give Mataya stiff competition.
For Mataya, tonight’s clash is deemed as a perfect opportunity on his journey to turning professional with only two fights needed for him to land an international title fight.
In the other bouts, Bantamweight Cedrick Kalenga from DRC will face Tryford Mwanga while Elisha Lukungu will take on Japhet Lumpungu from the DRC.
Ulemu Fight Club fighter Miracles Chipito will face off with Banze Noella, the DRC female fighter who is launching her MMA Career with her first fight tonight.
Killian Lungu of Warriors Fighting Club will face off with unbeaten lightweight fighter Jeremie Likobele from the DRC while South Africa’s Iviwe Mpthathiswaw, with a record of four wins and three defeats will face Portus Chama of Ulemu Fight Club in another lightweight bout. DRC’s featherweight Jacques Mbuyi will lock horns with Zambia’s rising star in Zayn DeJohn of Ulemu Fight Club while Joel Smit, the flyweight representing South Africa will take on Daniel Mumba. Bantamweight Michael Deon Zulu will clash with Jarcel Chimbwe of Ulemu Fight Club while Aris Kitenge from the DRC will fight Chomba Mwadila, the bantamweight representing Ulemu Fight Club.
Zimbabwe’s Kudakwashe Mutanga will engage in his first MMA fight tonight when he takes on Zambia’s Chipego Simukwa who has a record of two wins and two defeats in four fights. Lightweights Philimon Banda and Evaristo Mutale will lock horns with Prince Tafuna and Batista Mende respectively in what are deemed as local derbies for the four fighters.
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